VATICAN CITY, MAY 3, 2005 (VIS) - On Saturday, May 7 at 5.30 p.m. the Holy Father Benedict XVI will preside at a Eucharistic celebration at St. John Lateran Basilica on the occasion of his taking possession of the Chair of the Bishop of Rome, according to an announcement from Archbishop Piero Marini, Master of the Liturgical Ceremonies of the Supreme Pontiff.
The ecclesial community of Rome will be present at the Mass on Saturday to welcome its new bishop, Benedict XVI, to the basilica of the Most Holy Savior, "Mother and Head of all Churches." Cardinals present in Rome, members of the Diocesan Episcopal Council, the canons of the Lateran Basilica and the Council of Pastor Prefects will concelebrate with the Holy Father.
Following the celebration at St. John Lateran, the Pope will go to the basilica of St. Mary Major to venerate the "Salus Populi Romani" icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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